World Cup 2018: Preview - Group H

Japan will be hoping to put a tumultuous build-up behind it when it takes on Colombia in its opening World Cup clash. The Asian and South American teams will be vying with Poland and Senegal to progress to the knockout stage.

Yuto Nagatomo of Japan in action during a training session ahead of the international friendly match between Japan and Paraguay at Tivoli Stadion. Source: Getty Images Europe

As Aaron reports,  Group H is shaping as perhaps the tournament's most even quartet.